Who we are

The Electricity Authority is an independent Crown entity responsible for the efficient operation of the New Zealand electricity market. We are the electricity market regulator.

What we do

We promote competition in, reliable supply by, and the efficient operation of, the electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers.

Media & publications

Keep up to date with the latest news, updates, speeches and opinions from the Authority.

Contact us

Contact details for the Electricity Authority

Strategic planning and reporting

Documents with key strategic statements as to how the Authority will approach its decision making.

Careers

Planning, reporting & corporate projects

Including our annual consultation on appropriations and our consumer and stakeholder surveys.

The work we're doing

We want New Zealand consumers to benefit from a competitive, reliable and efficient electricity industry. 

More information about the work we’re doing is available in our 2017–2021 Statement of Intent and at a high level in the video below.